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Wednesday 30 April 2014

Common Shelduck [Tadorna tadorna]

I shot these on the River Severn, at different times within two days.








49 comments:

  1. That is a bright and bold beak! Lovely capture Bob.

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  2. Better than the ones I found. These look a bit bright Bob. Have you Spydered recently or is it Blogger. I had trouble a few days ago. Looked good before I uploaded then it all went tits up.

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    1. What is Spydered, I will look at Google.

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    2. Spyder is a colour calibration machine for screens.

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    3. When Blogger throws a missy fit it doesn't help. If you haven't got a Spyder or calibration machine then they are reasonable. Reasonable when compared to Photoshop, lenses and cameras.

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  3. what a pretty thing with a remarkable bill!

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  4. Wow, what Lovely colour the duck has.
    Great capture!
    M//

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    1. It has a blend of colours, black, white, orange/brown and red beak. Thanks.

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  5. Great photos Bob, i have had a go at some of these birds, but no luck yet.


    peter

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  6. buenas imagenes, Bob, la primera con esas hondas que forma el agua al rededor de su cabeza me gusta en especial.

    Saludos.

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  7. Beautiful pictures of the shelduck, Bob.
    Very well done, compliments.
    Greetings Irma

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    1. Thanks Irma for your comments, all of them.

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  8. Beautiful birds, wonderful reflections too!

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  9. Lovely colours, but that red bill steals the show. Fab shots Bob!

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    1. Yes, I thought that as well, cheers Karen.

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  10. veruy beautiful duck and wonderful wonderful images !

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  11. adorable... your images always invite your readers into each bird's life so vividly... beautiful work... have a great day~

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  12. What a beautiful colorful duck and what did this beautifully photographed Bob.

    Groetjes Tinie

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  13. What a striking looking duck. Beautiful!

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  14. Bob, you're a great photographer, beautiful images.

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  15. Bob, great shots! That bill is by far it's distinguishing feature! Almost looks like it's just stuck on there!

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  16. I like the coloring on this particular duck. Very nice!

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  17. Beautiful bird Bob!Wonderful photos!Great reflections!
    Have a happy May!
    Dimi...

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    1. And you have a happy May. It is my daughter, my brother, his wife and my birthday!!

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    2. Happy Birthday dear Bob!!
      Dimi...

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  18. I have been back and forth. Looking, admiring, yearning. All are beautiful, but I think the fifth with its molten water droplet has stolen my heart today. Thank you.

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  19. Bob, ich bin so begeistert von deinen Aufnahmen.
    Es sind wunderschöne Tiere.
    Einen schönen Abend wünscht Dir
    Irmi

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  20. Hola Bob bellas imagenes de esta pareja de Tarros blancos.Un abrazo

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  21. Hello Bob, she is so colorful:))

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  22. A very pretty duck, I love its coloring and the bill. Great shots, Bob!

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    1. It is a pretty duck, cheers Eileen.

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    2. Oh what gorgeous photos, especially the first one - those ripples and colors in the water, wow! :-)

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  23. Nice set of pictures of the "Pato-branco", Bob!
    It's a lovely duck, but difficult to find in Portugal.
    Best wishes,
    JR

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  24. Stunning photos - and I LOVE the bright orange bill!

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  25. Wonderful duck, I love it!
    Fantastic pics as usual! :)
    Keep well Bob!

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  26. Un pato hermoso y una nitidez total en las tomas. Un abrazo,

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  27. Great looking bird - I'm hoping to catch up with a few UK ducks later this year.

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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    1. Beautiful images you made, I really like this post.

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  29. Those colours are just so wild

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